Michael J. Fox, the beloved actor and Parkinson’s advocate, has spoken openly about the latest stage of his long journey with the disease. Diagnosed in 1991 at age 29, the 64-year-old says the challenges are increasing, but his spirit remains strong. “I’m not going to lie — it’s getting tougher,” he admitted.
Despite the progression of Parkinson’s, Fox focuses on staying present and positive. “But I try to live one day at a time and focus on what I can do, not what I can’t.” His honesty and resilience continue to inspire millions who have followed his story for decades.
In 2000, Fox founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, which has since raised more than $2 billion to support research. His advocacy has dramatically increased global awareness and funding, bringing science closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.
Fox acknowledged ongoing struggles with balance and frequent falls, but he refuses to be defined by them. “Every time I fall, I get back up,” he said. “That’s kind of how I see my life now — I just keep getting back up.”
He credits his wife, Tracy Pollan, and their four children as his greatest source of strength. Though he accepts that a cure may not come in his lifetime, Fox remains hopeful about scientific progress. “There’s always reason to hope,” he said, continuing to turn hardship into purpose for millions worldwide.
